Elbon Rye
Rye, Grains
Elbon Rye is a versatile dark rye well suited to distilling, brewing, and baking. It serves as an excellent cover crop, maturing early and preventing erosion in the process.
Organizations
Storm King Distilling Co.
Montrose, CO
AVAILABLE AS:
Beverage
Whiskey Sisters Supply
Burlington, CO
AVAILABLE AS:
Grain
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